9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

11 a.m. at Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave., Orange City. Easter Bunny arrives by fire engine. Free lunch for children ($2 for adults); free visit and photo with Easter Bunny; children will be divided into age groups; prizes; face-painting; bounce houses. Sponsored by the Orange City Sorosis Club.

2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Amy Giannotti of the Cambrian Foundation will discuss the biodiversity of life in the submerged caves of Florida, Mexico and Bermuda. She also will give an overview of the foundation’s history and research expeditions. Free. Reservations required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

8 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A Spanish-language film about the horrors of physical abuse and sexual abuse of children, and how one child struggles to survive and become a vital person. Proceeds benefit Grace House Pregnancy Center. Tickets: $18 advance sales; $20 at the door. Call 386-736-1500.

Sunday, March 24

Palm Sunday

A day to recall Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem, when his followers scattered palms in his path.

DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand.

Pageant of Crosses

Noon-3 p.m. at the Garden Club of DeLand clubhouse, 865 S. Alabama Ave. An exhibit of crosses, each in a floral arrangement inspired by a Bible verse, created by Garden Club members, local churches and florists. Free.

Popcorn and a Movie

2-3 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Watch a documentary about the wildflowers that gave Florida its name “Land of Flowers.” Participants will receive a packet of wildflower seeds. Free. Reservations required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 253.

2:30 p.m. at the Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. A Spanish-language film about the horrors of physical abuse and sexual abuse of children, and how one child struggles to survive and become a vital person. Proceeds benefit Grace House Pregnancy Center. Tickets: $18 advance sales; $20 at the door. Call 386-736-1500.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. Children will create crafts, conduct science experiments, and learn how to protect the environment and about the plants and animals in Volusia County. Camp goes through March 29. Cost: $65; aftercare available till 5 p.m. for $10 a day. To reserve a spot, call Shari Smith at ssmith@volusia.org or call 386-789-7207, ext. 251.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center in Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Passover, the weeklong Jewish commemoration of the deliverance of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt, begins at sunset.

Tuesday, March 26

Pet Vet Cruiser

8:30 a.m. at Oakbrook Professional Centre, 931 N. Spring Garden Ave., DeLand. Low-cost spaying and neutering of cats and dogs for residents of unincorporated Volusia County. Must be income-eligible. By appointment only. Call for appointment 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 386-626-6643.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

West Volusia Audubon Society

6:30 p.m. at the Garden Club of DeLand clubhouse, 865 S. Alabama Ave. Mark Middlebrook of Restore the St. Johns River Alliance will talk about how that group will work with and differ from the St. Johns Riverkeeper, and about a river-restoration bill being introduced in Congress. Free. Call 386-626-2726.

9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Thursday, March 28

9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center in Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

Proof

7:30 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A play by David Auburn about the fragility of the mind and the strength of family. Opening night. Tickets: $12 adults; $10 students. Call 407-333-6089.

Saturday, March 30

Pancake Breakfast

8 a.m.-noon at the DeLand Lions Club, 400 N. Garfield Ave. All-you-can-eat pancakes, one side of sausage or sausage and biscuit gravy. Cost: $5. Hot chocolate and milk $1. Student discount with school ID. Free vision screening for children. All proceeds go back into the community. Call Wendy at 386-738-1020.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 485 W. New York Ave., Orange City. All proceeds will go toward the cost of creating a skateboard park, a dream of Colin Anderson, who was struck and killed while riding his skateboard in Orange City.

AARP Tax Aid

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Participants should have two forms of ID, one of which has to be a picture ID like a driver’s license, military ID or a non-drivers ID card; a Social Security card for themselves and for any dependent they are claiming; and all 1099 forms, W-2, pension or annuity 1099 forms, unemployment-comp statements, bank statements that show interest, all forms indicating federal income tax paid and a copy of last year’s tax return if they have one, done with AARP or elsewhere. Call 386-789-4608.

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Shoestring Theatre, 380 S. Goodwin St., Lake Helen. A play by David Auburn about the fragility of the mind and the strength of family. Tickets: $12 adults; $10 students. Call 407-333-6089.

Ongoing Events

‘Albert P. Daly Memorial Exhibit’

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, at the DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum, 230 N. Stone St. Featuring art and artifacts from the Belgian Congo (now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo) from the mid-20th century. Free admission; donations gladly accepted. Call 386-740-5800 or 386-740-6813.

Through April 7. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Special admission (admission price may go toward museum membership): $10; free for museum members and for children age 11 and younger. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Florida Masters I’

Through April 7. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, at the Museum of Florida Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Special admission (admission price may go toward museum membership): $10; free for museum members and for children age 11 and younger. Call 386-734-4371.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, at the Volusia County Historic Courthouse, 120 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. This collection of paintings by Jackson Walker is on extended loan from the permanent collection of the Museum of Florida Art. Free admission. Call 386-734-4371.

‘Oscar Bluemner’s Germany: Juxtaposing Jerichow’

Through April 29. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, at Stetson University’s Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center, on the university’s Palm Court/Quad, 139 E. Michigan Ave. Artwork created by Oscar Bluemner in his native Germany before 1892 and in 1912. Free admission. Call 386-822-7270.

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James | posted Mar 31, 2013 - 10:29:51am

Morton, I found your post very informative. I have been considering renting out the building for an event but they are going to charge me to rent the building. I am a citizen of Debary. Are you saying that the building is rent free and they pay nothing to maintain the building? If so, I am wondering why I am paying 125$ an hr to rent it! Thanks for the post!

Gateway Center for the ARTs in Debary claims they have FREE ADMISSION to a public park! Look at their ad at the top of the page...free admission so they can sell junk to the public at a park.

Old Sandra Wilson founder of the greedy ugly GCA Inc. sure is getting easy...she could charge the PUBLIC for entering HER PARK.

That old selfish Sandra Wilson cost the taxpayers millions for her 'dream' Arts Center. Ask the old woman how much she gets in welfare grants for her greedy organization from the Volusia County Cultural board every year as she sits on the board itself. Ask Pat 'free money' Northey how much taxpayer money she got for HER friends in Debary.

Pat Northey and her greedy country club friends love getting FREE MONEY for their sleasy Debary Arts Center as they sell junk from the property and operate an franchise christian church from a public park.

Ask the Mayor of Debary and the County Councilmembers how much these greedy arts and culture BUM non profit organizations get in free welfare payments from the city and county.

The greedy GCA Inc of Debary recently held another thinly disgused fundraiser at Gemini Springs Park.....how much MONEY they pocketed is unknown, call the arts center and ask them what their TAKE is in free money from exploiting the public thru renting in a public park.

Gateway Park in Debary,Fl. was once a public park now it is corporate controlled by a greedy corporation that pays no taxes yet gets tax money thru Pat Northey and other worthless politicians in Volusia county. GO GATEWAY ..ya got a free building and free rent on the backs of the taxpayers and pay no taxes!!!!